18 Questions
What is the normal range for the ratio of FEV1 to FVC in healthy adults?
75% - 80%
What is the key characteristic of asthma?
Reversible airflow obstruction
Which of the following cells are NOT typically involved in the inflammatory cascade in asthma?
Platelets
Which medication for asthma works by inhibiting the inflammatory/immune response?
Inhaled Corticosteroids
What is one of the triggers of asthma symptoms?
Allergens and pharmacologic agents
What is the function of muscarinic receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
Relax airways by blocking acetylcholine impulses
Which of the following is NOT an inflammatory mediator implicated in asthma?
Insulin
Which inflammatory mediator is blocked by Leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
Leukotrienes C4, D4, and E4
What is a common manifestation of intraoperative bronchospasm?
Decreased exhaled tidal volume
What is the consequence of airway remodeling in asthma?
Thickening of the basement membrane and smooth muscle mass
Which condition is NOT listed as a possible cause of intraoperative bronchospasm?
Increased volatile agent concentration
Which factor is NOT considered a common cause of asthma?
Limited exposure to pollutants
What can favor airway closure in narrowed bronchioles?
Increase in gas flow velocity
Which condition is associated with abnormal dilation or destruction of the respiratory bronchiole in the acinus?
Centrilobular emphysema
What is a common feature of airway remodeling in asthma?
Fibrosis and narrowing of small airways
Which factor contributes to mucus hypersecretion in emphysema?
Increased number of goblet cells
What is a consequence of destruction of alveolar walls in emphysema?
Airway closure
Which type of emphysema is commonly associated with cigarette smoking and COPD?
Centrilobular emphysema
Test your knowledge on pulmonary function tests including Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), FEV1 to FVC ratio, Total Lung Capacity (TLC), and classification of asthma severity. Learn about normal values and understand the basics of lung function assessments.
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